Process Control & Automation Engineer

14-04-2025
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Oil and Gas
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Any
Job ID
35872

Job Description

Process Control & Automation Engineer 
 
This is a permanent role in Saudi Arabia.
Only candidates willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia that meet the requirements are to apply. Kindly take the time to read through the requirements before applying.
As a Process Control & Automation Engineer your role will be utilize your experience in automation systems design, installation and commissioning for Oil & Gas facilities. Provide professional advice regarding operational processes, equipment, technology, facility design and solutions to operational and maintenance issues.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Implementation of safety instrumented system (SIS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distributed control system (DCS), Turbo Machinery control.
Execute process control for hydrocarbon, Gas Plants, NGL Fractionation Plants, Refineries, petrochemicals plants, Pipelines and Distribution facilities
Originate and carry out engineering studies to determine optimal solutions to complex technical problems, increase revenue, reduce cost and improve process safety.
Participates in and provide technical expertise for process safety reviews such as HAZOP studies, SIL analysis and Qualitative Risk Assessments.
Performs cost analyses and Value Engineering studies to recommend cost-effective solutions to technical issues.
Reviews and evaluates capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services to Saudi Aramco.  Acts a Company representative in technical dealings with vendors, manufactures and design firms.
Develop and maintain Engineering Standards, Material Specifications, Procedures and Best Practices to enhance company profitability, safety and productivity.
Evaluate and introduce best practices and new technologies to enable to Company to achieve Best in Class performance in oil and gas business.
Conduct seminars and technical exchange meetings to promote new technologies and best practices to personnel from other engineering organizations and facilities.
 
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Engineering preferably in Chemical or Electrical engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is desired but not required.
Minimum 20 years of professional experience as an engineer in charge of technical work and in field of specialty.
Experience with the latest technologies in the automation field. With knowledge in DCS or SIS systems.
Have participated as lead engineer in major Automation System project and conducted commissioning and startup activities.
Previous work with a major international Oil & Gas Company and/or previous employment with one of the automation system suppliers used by Company.
Previous participation in HAZOP and / or SIL analysis studies for oil & gas facilities.
Design and Implementation of different control schemes (Boiler Control, Motor Control, Burner Management, Compressor Control)
Experience with Process Automation network (switches, routers and domain management) and different communication protocols used in process automation field.
Experience with turbine and compressor control applications and their control systems.
 

Recruiter

Naveen Thekkate